Ezekiel 41:11

Authorized King James Version

And the doors of the side chambers were toward the place that was left, one door toward the north, and another door toward the south: and the breadth of the place that was left was five cubits round about.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּפֶ֥תַח
And the doors
an opening (literally), i.e., door (gate) or entrance way
#2
הַצֵּלָע֙
of the side chambers
a rib (as curved), literally (of the body) or figuratively (of a door, i.e., leaf); hence, a side, literally (of a person) or figuratively (of an obje
#3
הַמֻּנָּ֔ח
that was left
to deposit; by implication, to allow to stay
#4
וּפֶ֥תַח
And the doors
an opening (literally), i.e., door (gate) or entrance way
#5
אֶחָ֖ד
and another
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#6
דֶּ֣רֶךְ
toward
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
#7
הַצָּפ֔וֹן
the north
properly, hidden, i.e., dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)
#8
וּפֶ֥תַח
And the doors
an opening (literally), i.e., door (gate) or entrance way
#9
אֶחָ֖ד
and another
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
#10
לַדָּר֑וֹם
toward the south
the south; poet. the south wind
#11
וְרֹ֙חַב֙
and the breadth
width (literally or figuratively)
#12
מְק֣וֹם
of the place
properly, a standing, i.e., a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
#13
הַמֻּנָּ֔ח
that was left
to deposit; by implication, to allow to stay
#14
חָמֵ֥שׁ
was five
five
#15
אַמּ֖וֹת
cubits
properly, a mother (i.e., unit of measure, or the fore-arm (below the elbow), i.e., a cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance)
#16
סָבִֽיב׃
round about
(as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
#17
סָבִֽיב׃
round about
(as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Ezekiel. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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